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I'm here to {celebrate} with Ruth Ayres and YOU!
Finding the little moments of joy in life.


Today I am celebrating.

{victory}
Tomorrow is Easter Sunday.  Bunny baskets filled with green grass, new bubbles and outside games.  Brightly colored hidden plastic eggs stuffed with chocolate candies and jelly beans. 

 Sounds like a win, right?  Sure, maybe a temporary victory.

But the true victory is in Jesus.

Jesus died a brutal death.  None of us will truly understand the depth of His suffering.  He lived out God's plan and died for you and for me.  For our sins.  For our wrong doings.  For our disobedience.  For our disregard to do what is right.  Past. Present. And future.

But the true victory is in Jesus.  He is the {glue} that keeps my sticky, messy life together.

Tomorrow I will celebrate this good news.



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  1. JudyApril 19, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    Amen and Christ is Risen! He is risen indeed! What would our lives be if we didn't have God to always be there for us? We are so blessed! A Blessed Easter to y'all! Love ya bunches, Mom & Dad

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  2. elsieApril 19, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    What a powerful glue it is! Enjoy your day celebrating tomorrow.

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  3. Linda BApril 19, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    I hope your day is complete and joyous, Michelle. What a nice post of celebration.

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  4. Andrea April 19, 2014 at 11:22 AM

    Happy Easter! What a nice celebration of faith.

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  5. JaanaApril 19, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Happy Easter Michelle! So glad we are celebrating the power of resurrection!

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  6. Terje April 19, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    Happy Easter! Wishing you a joyous and sweet Sunday.

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  7. LoraleeApril 20, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    It is an exciting time!

    I love the old song, "Because He Lives"...

    Because He lives
    I can face tomorrow
    Because He lives
    all fear is gone
    Because I know
    Who holds the future
    And life is worth the living
    Just because He lives

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